I am back in Maine after a week in San Diego. I am actually in the car on my way to Montreal where my daughter Kelia has a piano audition today. 🙂 The image, however is definitely California. Western Tiger Swallowtail. As I mentioned a few days ago, on this trip to the San Diego Birding Festival, I spent time in the Tijuana Valley for the first time. This shot is from the Bird and Butterfly Garden at the Tijuana River Open Space Preserve. It is actually the only butterfly I saw there, but it was certainly worth the visit. I suspect in summer the Garden is full of interesting species.

Canon SX50HS in Program mode with iContrast and Auto Shadow Fill. – 1/3EV exposure compensation. 1800mm equivalent field of view. Processed in Lightroom for intensity, clarity and sharpness.